Rifle scope brands
 

What's the best brand when it comes to rifle scopes? Im looking for a 3-9X40 scope to put on my .30-30. Or does the .30-30 not need that kind of scope. Any suggestions?

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Bushnell or Simmons, for the money.

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A .30-30 doesn't need a 3-9x40, but it wouldn't be hampered much by one either. Personally, I'd probably go with a fixed 4X on a .30-30.

As far as brands go, well, I'msortofpartial to Zeiss and Leupoldmyself. A Leupold FX II 4x33 would be a nice fixed power scope. A VX II 2-7x33 should work if you want a variable.

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Cheep scopes that fog or don't hold up under recoil flustrate me. I would suggest Leupold or Burris

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A fixed power Leupold.

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A nice little Weaver K2.5 would compliment a 30-30 nicely me thinks

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Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 would be my choice.. $129.. and brighter/clearer than a Leupold VXII.

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The "best" scopes are Schmidt and Bender's. Period. But I don't think thats what you mean.

I wouldn't put a 3-9x40 on a 30/30. To each his own, but its too much for a 100 yard rifle, which, lets be frank, is really what a 30/30 is meant for.

I have a Leupold Euro 1-4x20mm on my win 94 in 30/30 AI. I taken deer out to 180 yards with it. High power is highly over-rated. The scope I have goes for about $300.

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The 2x7 Pro-Staff would be hard to beat for the 30-30 or any other brush hunting gun.

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I say look in to the Nikon Prostaff or Nikon Buckmasters series. Anything up to a 3 x 9 x 40 mm would be acceptable.

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Leupold=overpriced/overated

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I own a Marlin M366 .30-30 Win. I have a leupold M8 4 power on it, and it has serverd me well. Good luck.

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A low power 1-4, 2-7 or fixed 4 power scope...

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No, thats Swarovski thats over priced and over rated...

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What "old technology" does Leupold use that Nikon has improved upon? Is the Monarch line, their top of the line scope? Exactly what "class" are you listing Leupold in?

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So you’ve had experience with Swarovski scopes...?

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Three acctually (three bad ones that is). Two Nitrogen leaks and one that would not track. Considering the number of total scopes I came in contact with, it was way too many. Too many problems. Hence, Schmidt and Bender...

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I have an older model Leupold Varx2on my 25.06 and just recently picked up a Nikon Prostaff at a price i couldn't refuseand put on my 30.06. I have to say the Nikon has really impressed me with it's brightness and clarity but i personally don't think it's any better than my old Leupold. Both are very good scopes andi would buy either again and not think twice about it.

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try looking at peep sights.
i for one never saw a point in useing a scope on a 30/30.

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I got a Bushnell scope for it. But if I am not satisfied I will replace the one on my .243.

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So how did Swarovski resolve the problems...?

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Like mentioned a fixed or low power variable would be the best for the 30/30/ Though you can't go wrong with a 3x9x40 either, it just might look a bit off mounted on top!

I will admit nikon are very bright though I had an aweful expereince with a UCC and question their durability b/c of it. Leupold are over priced but they still make a good product. I have had zero problems with the M series fixed and Vari x III's I have owned or still own. I however do not like their VX III, for its price it is behind in features and to my eye. For the money the Conquest is the better of the 2(constant eye relief, itched reticle, better coating and more precise in tracking to name some reason why I prefer Zeiss). For less money the elite4200 is pretty tough to beat in optics, though shallow in ER. But if you must buy a leupold the VXII is the one to get IMHO. Basically a Vari x III re-wrapped it seems to be to be the best they offer in a variable scope at present. If your looking less than thisI think the elite 3200, FFII, etc offer more for your dollars, though just my opinion. I also hate that leupold has gone away from a 1 piece tube except on the Mark and LPS models. I consider this a poor move on leuys part and don't buy for a minute their arguementof more peices are stronger vs just cheaper to produce.:eek:

2 cents worth

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Not bad for a 100 yard rifle.;). Sorry Swamp just have to disagree with the 100 figure

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nikon bushnell simmons h2o proof fogproof shock proof and under $100
3x9x40..good...just turn it down on 3-4x and you in there
get that new lever cartridge and youll get way out there and accurate

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What brands make the lever cartridge?

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Hornadyhas a lever specific offering, I would guess that is what the poster is refering too.

cma, ah come on 3 pieces is more superior than 1 piece. Don't believe me ask any leupold tech. Though when you ask how? They often say UMMM, AHHH...you get the jist.;)

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Bushnell banner 56mm

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The Burris FulfieldII in 3-9x40 can be had mail order for about 150 bucks. It is a fully multi coated waterproof scope and is about the best deal out there right now. I would suggest a good 4 power like the Nikon Monarch or Buck master as well. And don't turn your nose up at the Weaver V series.